Obituary: Shirley Ann Cantrell Morgan

There will be a graveside service Friday, Oct. 5, at 10 a.m. at Mulberry Cemetery in England.

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Stuttgart Daily Leader - Stuttgart, AR

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Posted Oct. 4, 2012 at 3:52 PM
Updated Oct 4, 2012 at 3:57 PM

Posted Oct. 4, 2012 at 3:52 PM
Updated Oct 4, 2012 at 3:57 PM

ENGLAND

Shirley Ann Cantrell Morgan, 76, of England, died Oct. 3, 2012, in her home. She was born Dec. 16, 1935, to Dorothy Burgess Henderson and Marvin Cantrell of Coy.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 39 years, D. B. “Jack” Morgan of England; brother, Emmitt (Kaye) Henderson of Hot Springs; step-daughter, Jill (Chip) Tausch of England; step-brothers, Travis Buerkle of England and Burk Buerkle (Sharon) of Maumelle; step-sister, Joy (Ken) Rush of Stuttgart; and her aunt, Hazel Travis of England. She leaves behind many loving, adoring cousins and caregivers and of course her dear pet, Chi Chi Rhodrigez.

Shirley was preceded in death by her father and mother and stepfather, Basel Henderson and stepmother Juanita Buerkle Henderson; a son, Jimmy Boggess Jr.; and grandparents, Ida and Emmitt Burgess of Coy.

She graduated England High School in 1953. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a member of the UMW. She attended Monticello College for Young Women in Alton, Ill., was an undergraduate in studies of fine arts; she was with the March of Dimes State and national coordinator 1961-1963.

Shirley continued her love of art and philanthropy throughout her lifetime, serving more than 25 years of dedication in General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GRWC)

Starting as member of England Cosmopolitan Club on the state level of Arkansas GFWC serving as secretary then vice president before retiring for health reasons. Shirley was an accomplished portrait artist and enjoyed capturing scenes of nature on canvas, too. She had many exhibits in the Arkansas Territorial Capital in Little Rock.

Services are by Roller England Funeral Home (501) 842-3939. There will be a graveside service Friday, Oct. 5, at 10 a.m. at Mulberry Cemetery in England. She will lie in state at Roller England Funeral Home Chapel. The family wishes memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church, 200 N. E. First, England, Arkansas 72046.